Dear BCMS Families,

We had a great week at BCMS, and I want to take a moment to highlight some of the wonderful things happening in our school community.

This year we launched a brand-new Student Leadership course for 7th and 8th graders. Students who chose to be part of this course are already making an impact. As their teacher shared:

We are so proud of how these students are stepping into leadership roles and finding ways to contribute to BCMS.

While students were home today, BCMS teachers engaged in a full day of professional learning. Our staff traveled to Somerville High School to participate in sessions on student engagement, the use of AI in education, and other timely topics. In addition, our teachers had the opportunity to articulate with Somerville Middle School and High School staff—sharing ideas and strategies that will ultimately help us better support our students’ learning and growth here at BCMS.

Next week, students will participate in MAP testing on Tuesday, October 7th (Reading) and Wednesday, October 8th (Math). Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and arrive to school on time ready to give their best effort.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and staff.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Beth Stanton

Principal

Student Council General Meeting (Including 6th Grade) - 7:10 A.M.

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Boys Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Cross Country - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Girls Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

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Boys Soccer - Away Game at Readington 4:00 P.M.

Cross Country - Home Meet 4:00 P.M.

Girls Soccer - Home Game vs. Readington 4:00 P.M.

Chamber Orchestra - 7:00 A.M.

Falcon Gazette - 7:00 A.M.

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Boys Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Cross Country - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Girls Soccer - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Odyssey of the Mind - 3:10 P.M.-4:40 P.M.

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Boys Soccer - Home Game vs. JP Case 4:00 P.M.

Cross Country - Practice 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Girls Soccer - Away Game at JP Case 4:00 P.M.

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Boys Soccer - No Practice

Cross Country - No Practice

Girls Soccer - No Practice

Thank you to all who came out to the Branchburg Country Fair and took a photo at the BTSD photo booth!

Beginning Monday, October 6, students in all grades will have outdoor recess before eating lunch. Students will come to the cafeteria doors and drop off their lunchboxes and water bottles at their chosen tables just as they do now, but will then go outside once a staff member lets them out.

Students can also choose to skip recess and go straight to eating or ordering lunch if they choose. For days when recess is held inside due to inclement weather, students will eat lunch before recess.

The 8th grade Back to School presentation is linked here. Please review it for important information regarding the transition to High School for your 8th grader.

We would like to introduce you to the BCMS Bulletin. This will be a way for the administration to communicate directly with the students of BCMS to give updates on what’s happening in the building, important reminders about upcoming events or expectations, or shout outs for students doing great things!

Parents, click here to review the BCMS Bulletins that were sent to your child this past week.

A friendly reminder, the free/reduced lunch application must be re-submitted each year and does not automatically renew. A copy of the application can be found on our district website at : https://www.branchburg.k12.nj.us/student-lunch-forms

Please remind your child to check the lost and found table located in the rear of the cafeteria for any lost items. Items that are not claimed in a timely manner will be donated.

Please click here to check out the Branchburg Community Bulletin Board on our district webpage.